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TriNet

TriNet (NYSE: TNET) is a professional employer organization (PEO) and HR services provider for small and medium-sized businesses. Through a co-employment model it bundles payroll, access to large-group benefits, compliance and risk mitigation and HR expertise on an HR technology platform, and also offers a non-PEO platform-plus-expertise product (HR Plus) and industry-tailored solutions.

4.2/5· 2,400+ G2 reviews (seller, approx.)
PEO(Professional Employer Organization)HCM
Dublin, CaliforniaFounded 19881001-5000 employees
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Legal nameTriNet
Founded1988
FoundersMartin Babinec
HQDublin, California
Employees1001-5000
ListedTNET
ChannelsLinkedInXFacebookYouTube

Decision snapshot

Facts, vendor evidence and marketplace signals are labeled separately · verified 2026-08-22
Best for

SMBs that want to outsource HR, payroll, benefits and compliance through a full-service PEO.

Strong when

Enterprise-grade benefits, multi-state hiring and compliance support and a full-service co-employment model are priorities, especially in TriNet's target verticals.

Validate before buying

Pricing is quote-only, worksite-employee counts declined year over year in FY2025, and the co-employment model may not suit buyers wanting to retain full employer control (mitigated by HR Plus).

PricingCustom and quote-only; no public list pricing.
Implementation referenceOnboarding via the TriNet platform with managed multi-state payroll-tax setup.
FY2025 revenue$5.010B

Total revenue for fiscal year 2025

TriNet Q4 and FY2025 results
Average worksite employees333,886

FY2025 average, down 5% year over year

TriNet Q4 and FY2025 results
Payroll processed$70B

Processed in 2025

TriNet about us (scale)
HR Plus users40,000+

Users on the non-PEO HR Plus product

TriNet about us (scale)

Who should evaluate TriNet?

Employee size

Small businessMid-market (roughly 5 to 1,000+ employees)

Operating context

TechnologyLife sciencesFinancial servicesProfessional servicesNonprofitManufacturingMedia and advertising

Regions

United States (multi-state)Global workforce services via partner Multiplier

Primary use cases

HR outsourcingPayroll and payroll taxBenefits administrationCompliance and risk mitigationMulti-state hiring

Product portfolio

A portfolio vendor — compare the product and package that matches your workforce, not the company name alone.

SMBs outsourcing HR entirely

TriNet PEO

Full-service co-employment HR bundling payroll, benefits, compliance and HR expertise.

Payroll and tax administrationLarge-group benefits accessCompliance and risk mitigationHR expertiseHR platform
TriNet PEO
SMBs wanting technology plus guidance while retaining employer status

HR Plus

HR platform and HR expertise without full PEO co-employment.

HR technologyHR advisoryPayroll tooling
TriNet official website
SMBs seeking competitive benefits and compliance support

Benefits and risk/compliance

Big-company benefits access plus federal, state and local employment-regulation support.

Medical and dentalRetirementRegulatory guidanceRisk mitigation
TriNet official website
SMBs hiring internationally

Global Workforce Services

International payroll, benefits and compliance via a Multiplier partnership.

International payrollGlobal benefitsCompliance
TriNet official website

Core capabilities

PEO / co-employmentPayroll and payroll taxBenefits administrationHealth benefits and retirementCompliance and risk mitigationHR expertise and platformWorkforce analyticsMulti-state and global HR

Where TriNet is strong

Credentialed PEO

TriNet holds IRS Certified PEO (CPEO) status and long-standing ESAC accreditation.

TriNet IRS CPEO approval

What buyers should validate

Declining worksite-employee base

Average and end-of-period worksite-employee counts declined year over year in FY2025.

TriNet Q4 and FY2025 results

Co-employment fit

The PEO co-employment model may not suit buyers wanting full employer control; HR Plus is the non-PEO alternative.

TriNet official website

Commercial & implementation

Pricing modelCustom and quote-only; not publicly listedTriNet official website
Public companyNYSE: TNETTriNet Q4 and FY2025 results

Integrations

HR platform and APIs

TriNet delivers HR services through its platform; buyers should confirm current API and integration options directly.

TriNet official website

Security & compliance

Customer evidence

Outcomes reported in the vendor's customer stories — treat as vendor-supplied case-study evidence.

Immertec

Scaling HR for a medical-tech firm

The AR/VR medical-tech company found in-house HR overwhelming while scaling and adopted TriNet.

Vendor case study reports enterprise-level benefits access and use of workforce analytics for decisions during rapid growth.TriNet customer story: Immertec
Mission Asset Fund

Multi-state nonprofit hiring

The nonprofit needed scalable HR to grow across states and compete for talent.

Vendor case study reports rapid multi-state hiring without lengthy compliance research and a reduced internal HR burden.TriNet customer story: Mission Asset Fund

Common alternatives

A shortlist starting point; the right comparison depends on size, geography and the exact product.

ADP TotalSource Insperity Justworks Rippling PEOPaychex PEO Gusto Deel

Methodology

Company facts, product claims, customer evidence and independent marketplace signals are separated. Time-sensitive data is a dated snapshot. Review all sources →

Latest TriNet coverage

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Apr 9, 2026TriNet Acquires Cocoon to Strengthen Compliance-First Leave Management for SMBs

TriNet (NYSE: TNET) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cocoon , a leave management platform founded in 2020. The deal adds compliance-first leave workflows, real-time leave tracking, integrated claims…

Feb 12, 2026TriNet Announces Fourth Quarter, Fiscal Year 2025 Results, and Full Year 2026 Guidance

TriNet reported FY2025 revenue of $5.010B (-1% YoY), with average WSEs down 5% to 333,886. Adjusted EBITDA reached $425M (8.5% margin) and Free Cash Flow rose 16% to $234M. FY2026 revenue guidance: $4.75B–$4.90B. Stock…

Oct 29, 2025TriNet Q3 2025 Earnings — Revenue $1.2 Billion with Adjusted EBITDA of $100 Million

TriNet Group, a leading HR solutions provider for small and midsize businesses, reported Q3 2025 revenue of $1.2 billion, down 2% year over year. Net income fell to $34 million ($0.70 per share), while adjusted EBITDA…

Jul 25, 2025TriNet Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results & Reaffirms Full Year 2025 Guidance

TriNet reported its Q2 2025 earnings, maintaining total revenue at $1.238 billion, essentially flat year-over-year. Despite a 4% decline in average WSEs and an 8% drop in professional services revenue, the company…

Apr 25, 2025TriNet Announces First Quarter 2025 Results

TriNet Group, a leading HR solutions provider for SMBs, reported its Q1 2025 results with $1.3 billion in total revenue, up 1% year-over-year. Despite macroeconomic challenges, the company delivered solid performance…

Mar 6, 2025TriNet Announces Sale of its Subsidiary Clarus R+D to Arvo Tech

TriNet  (NYSE: TNET) has announced the sale of its subsidiary, TriNet Clarus R+D , to Arvo Tech , a company specializing in tax strategy solutions for small businesses. This divestiture aligns with TriNet’s strategy to…

Sources & verification

Verified 2026-08-22. Source type is shown so buyers can distinguish official, regulatory, marketplace and legacy evidence.

  1. officialTriNet official website
  2. officialTriNet about us (scale)
  3. officialTriNet PEO
  4. officialTriNet IRS CPEO approval
  5. officialTriNet customer story: Immertec
  6. officialTriNet customer story: Mission Asset Fund
  7. regulatoryTriNet Q4 and FY2025 results
  8. marketplaceG2: TriNet

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